Arsenal defeated Aston Villa in a five-goal thriller to strengthen their position at the top.

31/12/2025 06:46:00 pandatv

During the 19th round of the Premier League, Arsenal achieved an impressive win by defeating Aston Villa 4-1 at Emirates Stadium, further solidifying their position at the summit of the league table.

Trossard shines as Arsenal maintains their winning streak

From the opening minutes, Arsenal quickly showcased their dominant strength. Although they controlled the game entirely, the home team still faced fierce resistance from Aston Villa. The visitors’ counterattacks were threatening, but Villa’s attackers failed to convert their chances one by one. In the 36th minute, Gyokeres had a clear chance with a header during an Arsenal set-piece, but the ball sailed over the crossbar. The first half ended without any goals.

The second half then unfolded with explosive developments

As the second half began, the match became more intense. Just three minutes after the restart, Gabriel Magalhaes put Arsenal ahead with a precise header from a corner kick. This goal eased the home side’s pressure and helped them continue their dominant play. Less than four minutes later, in the 52nd minute, Martin Zubimendi scored an excellent goal from a quick counterattack. Aston Villa’s defensive negligence allowed Arsenal to double their lead.